Sometimes the old sports sayings just get it right. Australian PGA 2014. “You drive for show. You putt for dough”. This week’s challenge – match the saying with the moment.
Killing the Mockingbird: Recollections of the 1997 Bulldogs and Crows Preliminary Final
November 14, 2014 by 20 Comments
Sensational dreamlike memoir from Mickey Randall as he naps during the 1997 Prelim. Sadly for the Doggies, the nightmare was theirs on this day.
Crio’s Question: Racing Aphorisms – True or False?
October 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
Crio considers the endless pithy advice that pervades racing circles. “Never bet odds on and never run up stairs” as Ken Howard implored. True or false? Give us your racecourse wisdom for carnival week.
Introducing Lou (a reluctant cricket correspondent)
October 26, 2014 by 10 Comments
Introducing Lou who has recently discovered the Almanac and, having thought about it for a while, has decided to become a contributor.
R.I.P. Carly-Mae Pye
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
In the wake of a tragic racing incident in Rockhampton in which a young jockey lost her life, Chris Riordan reflects on the inherent dangers which face hoops every time they climb aboard their mount.
Who do you think should be on the cover of The Footy Almanac 2014?
September 30, 2014 by 38 Comments
Your suggestion?
Crio’s Racing: The calm before the Carnival
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
Racing plays second fiddle for the last time this year as the AFL Grand Final takes priority. Crio and Co find good races and winners across the weekend.
Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – overflow spots available
September 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just letting you know that we have seen the overflow room at The Royal Melbourne Hotel and it works OK. You can still book, enjoy your lunch in the room (with closed circuit TV) or pop into the main room (literally metres away) for the interviews and other frivolities. Details here.
Joe Wilson arrives
September 13, 2014 by 10 Comments
Congratulations to Olivia and Ned Wilson on the safe arrival of Joe Wilson whose first proclamation to the world was a small cry followed by the assertion that the result of the Geelong-North game depended on the Blicavs-Goldstein contest. Small effigies of Joe are now available.
I suspect he is the first youngster to be named after the celebrated North Fitzroy Arms barfly, Wang Rovers utility, taken at 51 in the 1989 draft by the Brisbane Bears, Joe Wilson.
Almanac on ABC Brisbane last Friday (full audio)
September 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Almanac writers Geoff Woolcock and Lee McGowan featured on a panel at the Brisbane Writers’ Festival. Here’s the audio.
An Inconvenient Truth?
September 3, 2014 by 6 Comments
Tigers fan Stainless Steele wonders whether this is a classic case of premature jubilation.
AFL Round 23 – Carlton v Essendon: The Perfect Ending
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jill Scanlon finds that a draw was somehow the appropriate ending for her Carlton Blues season.
Funeral Notice: Jan (John) Gigacz
August 27, 2014 by 4 Comments
The funeral of Jan (John) Gigacz, father of former footyalmanac.com.au editor, and great supporter and friend of the Almanac, Gigs, will be held on Friday morning. Details are included in this post.
Father’s Day Special
August 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Old (woollen) footy jumpers: Warrnambool Technical School 1928 (Premiers)
August 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
Neil Anderson has sent in a photo of his father’s premiership side – from 1928. [Classic – Ed]
“I was saying ‘Boourns’…”
August 20, 2014 by 9 Comments
Susie Giese pays tribute to her favourite footballer, two time Cat premiership player Shannon Byrnes. If only he played in the 2008 Grand Final…
Crio’s Racing: Looking to the Old Dart
August 20, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio thinks the best racing this week is in the UK, with leadup races for the Cup invaders. Moonee Valley has the last vestiges of winter, while the class resumes in Sydney but the big wet intervenes. Tips please.
Teapuhoo – Not all the guys at the top are skateboarders
August 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Epic Chopes http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-19/billabong-pro-teahupoo-claims-casualty-as-mick-fanning-charges/5681176?section=sport
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